is this a common occurence? If so, does anyone know why it happens?

Can a new replacement be bought, or will i have to go second hand?

Thanks,

Ross

is this a common occurence? If so, does anyone know why it happens?

Can a new replacement be bought, or will i have to go second hand?

Thanks,

Ross

 

Must be common.Both I have are broken.The better one looks exactly like yours,the other is in 4 pieces.My 2 piece one works fine,but I rotated the pieces until the gap was eliminated.(magnetic "circuit" still complete,it doesn`t know it is broken)

I suppose you could superglue it back together,but I didn`t bother.

I think worn disty bushings allowing the reluctor to hit the stator is the cause.

99.9% sure that 83-84 turbos use the same magnet as 85-86 turbos and the 85-86 one IS available.My ea-82 parts book suggests that at least some non-turbo 85-86s also use this magnet.Part#491988711.Amazingly,price is under $10!!!

At that price,I think I`ll buy a new one too. LOL

Thanks naru. Ill check out that part, although i bet the price will be considerably higher here!

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UPDATE: well, what do you know?? only NZ$12.11 !!

ex japan though, so ill be waiting a while.....